Alcohol, tobacco, and
marijuana are known as "gateway drugs" because most people who end up using
hard drugs start by using alcohol, tobacco, and/or marijuana. Reducing use
of these gateway drugs may reduce use of hard drugs later on.
Effects Of Commonly Abused Drugs
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana: The Gateway Drugs
Alcohol, tobacco, and
marijuana are known as "gateway drugs" because most people who end up using
hard drugs start by using alcohol, tobacco, and/or marijuana. Reducing use
of these gateway drugs may reduce use of hard drugs later on.
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